Pyelolithotomy (not pyelolithectomy) means a type of surgical procedure. During this procedure, a small incision is made into the back of the person and the kidney is accessed. Then, any kidney stones are broken up or removed.
Pyelolithotomy is a surgical procedure used to remove kidney stones from the renal pelvis. This procedure involves making an incision into the kidney to access and remove the stones. It is typically performed in cases where the stones are large or difficult to treat with less invasive methods.